Monumental Axis
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The Monumental Axis ("Eixo Monumental" in Portuguese) is a central avenue in Brasília's city design. The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road. It's first section is known as "Ministries Esplanade" ("Esplanada dos Ministérios"), as it's surrounded by ministries buildings. Many important government buildings, monuments and memorials are located on the Monumental Axis.
[edit] Major Sites on the Monumental Axis
National Cathedral
Cultural Complex of the Republic (National Museum and National Library)
South Ministry buildings
Itamaraty Palace (Ministry of Foreign Relations)
National Congress
National Garden
Supreme Federal Tribunal
National Memorial
JK Monument
Plaza of the Three Powers
Planalto Palace (Presidential office)
Justice Palace (Ministry of Justice)
North Ministry buildings
